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OU05 AOT

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,239 mi
Last recorded120,239 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AOT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,239 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 120,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 110,447 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 104,611 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 96,416 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center stop lamp inop

Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,918 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center stop lamp inop

Fail 26 Jan 2013 77,790 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,790 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,876 miles

front brake hoses close to suspension legs

Fail 3 Jan 2012 64,868 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake hoses close to suspension legs

Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,479 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 49,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,598 miles

All tyre side walls starting to perish

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,157 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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OU05 AOT is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 AOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU05 AOT registered?

OU05 AOT is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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